Piper Gorley

What Causes Heart Disease?

By Piper Gorley
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June 09, 2023

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Heart disease (also known as cardiovascular disease or CVD) is a term used to describe a range of damaging heart conditions. It's the leading cause of death in the United States, with nearly 700,000 passing from heart disease yearly. 

Although heart disease statistics are nerve-wracking …

What Are Symptoms of Breast Cancer?

By Piper Gorley
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June 07, 2023

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Breast cancer is more common than any other cancer, with a new case diagnosed every two minutes in the United States. While breast cancer is classified as either invasive or non-invasive, there are many different types of breast cancer, making early screening all the more important …

What Causes High Cholesterol?

By Piper Gorley
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May 24, 2023
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High cholesterol is a condition where cholesterol, a fatty substance in our blood, reaches unhealthy levels. There are two different types of cholesterol: low-density lipoproteins (LDLs) and high-density lipoproteins (HDL). LDL, the troublesome form of cholesterol, carries cholesterol throughout the body, resulting in unhealthy cholesterol levels …

What Causes Type 2 Diabetes?

By Piper Gorley
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May 19, 2023
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Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. The condition occurs when cells become insulin-resistant, or the body fails to produce enough insulin. Though many adults go without a diagnosis for years, distressing symptoms of type two diabetes may emerge over time. If untreated …

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